Linen garments were most recently in the spotlight during the 90s, when the most popular television characters wore oversized linen suits in pale colours. It also featured in open, unbuttoned shirts (6313).
Today, linen clothing for men has come back into fashion, but looks have changed significantly. Gone are the oversized styles, replaced by tighter, more tailored garments.
This fabric has been around for millennia.
The Ancient Egyptians made clothes out of linen thousands of years ago. Linen is a very resilient but also lightweight fabric, and therefore spring and summer are its times to shine. When you see a linen shirt, you instantly associate it with beaches, pools, sunshine and beer gardens. But the coast is not the only place where your linen clothing will be a hit:
urban fashion is also embracing this fabric in its latest items. Its loose-fitting styles will add a casual touch to your everyday outfits or informal situations.
As we've already mentioned,
summer and linen go hand in hand, so if you're reading this, it's time to expand your wardrobe and add some linen garments from the
Pull&Bear online collection.
Mix and match your linen clothing for a summery style
A linen shirt is an essential piece for summer. The three main decisions you have to make are the colour (of course), the sleeve length and the neckline.
Linen shirts tend to come in pale colours, although
navy blue and khaki do also feature in its colour palette. In terms of sleeves, you can pick between short sleeves, 3/4 length sleeves or long sleeves. Remember, linen is so light and cool that you won't be too hot if you opt for long sleeves.
And for the neckline, stand-up collars are very popular for this type of garment, but if you’re a fan of classic collars, you can find those too. A linen shirt can also
act as an overshirt, worn over a plain T-shirt (6323) or a T-shirt with a simple print (6325).
Linen trousers will finish off your summer looks. We love
chino trousers, which will add a touch of class to your outfit, whether you choose long trousers or Bermuda shorts (6308). Wear them with your linen shirt or a short sleeve T-shirt.
Complement your linen clothing with some accessories (6245):
cord or beaded necklaces and bracelets are the perfect way to top off your summer look. A belt (6234), cap (6238) or sunglasses (6237) will add style and personality to your outfit.
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